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Cost
£260
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Times
10:00-15:00, daily
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Dates
Mon 27 July– Fri 7 Aug 2026
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Location
Downside Road, Bristol
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Bursary Applications will open in March 2026
Overview
Who’s it for?
Summer Theatre Making Camp invites budding performers aged 5—16 for a unique five-day theatre adventure! The young performers will get to unleash their creativity and imagination by devising and performing their very own play under the theme of “Under One Sky“.
ⓘ There are four differentiated age groups within Summer Theatre Camp.
Ages 5—10 camps are Mon 27 July – Fri 31 July 2026
Ages 11-16 camps are Mon 3 Aug – Fri 7 Aug 2026.
Each day runs 10:00 to 15:00 at Downside Road, Bristol.
Daily adventures
Day 1: Shared Stories, Shared Skies
Introduction to devising: exploring connection through place, memory, and imagination.
Day 2: Movement & Storytelling
Using ensemble movement and sound to express big ideas without words.
Day 3: Character Journeys
Creating characters whose paths cross under one sky, chance meetings, separations, reunions.
Day 4: Building the World
The group will hone their acting skills and perfect scenes as students engage in rehearsals incorporating design and soundscapes under the watchful eye of our group leaders.
Day 5:Performance Day
Witness the magic as our young thespians share their devised play, a testament to their creativity, teamwork, and newfound skills to friends and family.
Why BOVTS
Why choose BOVTS Summer Theatre Making Camp?
Our camp is led by experienced professionals with a passion for theatre. Current BOVTS degree students will assist in classes, creating an inspiring environment in which your child can excel.
5 days, 1 unforgettable play
Witness the magic of theatre unfold as students collaborate to devise and perform a play in just five days. Experience the excitement of live performance at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
Skills That Last A Lifetime
Our camp focuses on building essential life skills. From teamwork and communication, to problem-solving and self-expression, your child will leave with more than just memories of an incredible performance.
Bursaries
A limited number of bursary places are available for this course.
Applications for bursary places will be open from Monday 10 March until Friday 2 May 2026.
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Bursaries for Youth Courses
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. When do bursary applications open for each term?
The dates for bursary applications are as follows:
Summer term Young Conservatoire 2026 – bursary applications open between (Thursday 8 January to Thursday 19 March 2026).
Summer term Young Artists 2026 – bursary applications are open between (Monday 12 January to Friday 20 February 2026).
After these dates, places will go on general sale, meaning it is still possible to enrol, but that we won’t be able to consider you for a bursary-supported place.
2. I have been allocated a bursary before, do I need to reapply for next term?
If you are currently in receipt of a bursary and your circumstances haven’t changed, you will not need to complete a bursary application form again, but you will need to let us know you wish to be considered for a bursary next term. To do this, please email [email protected] expressing your wish for your bursary to be reviewed for next term.
3. I have been allocated a bursary before, will it be the same amount if I apply again next term?
As we take on new submissions for bursaries each term, the amount you are allocated each term is liable to change. We will inform you of any changes in the amount once all bursaries have been allocated for a term.
4. I have been allocated a bursary, how long do I have before I need to let you know if I will be taking it?
You will have a period of 14 days after the bursary has been allocated to accept it.
5. I haven’t received a bursary before, how do I apply?
We will upload an application form on our website during the bursary application period. Please fill this form to be considered for a bursary.
Forms will be available in the Young Artists Bursaries section on the oldvic.ac.uk/young-artists page.
6. Will all applicants be allocated a bursary?
We will consider all applications sent via our website form and assess them against a set of criteria. However, we cannot guarantee that an applicant will be allocated a bursary.
Some of the assessment criteria we use include (but are not limited to):
> applicant in financial hardship
> disabled applicant
> applicant is from an area of low progression to higher education
> applicant is in care or is a care leaver
> applicant belongs to groups of people who are considered ‘hard to reach’If you have any further questions, please contact [email protected].
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UWE Accommodation Offering
Students training on a BOVTS summer course can enquire about Summer UWE accommodation availability. Enquiries can be emailed to [email protected] and the Accommodation Team will confirm availability and costings.
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